Winemaker Notes

Lima Vinho Verde is a Meio Seco (off-dry) type of wine. It is a blend of mostly Loureiro - a close match to Riesling - and Trajadura. It shows interesting aromas of stone fruit, lime, juicy green apple and crisp pear. Fresh, juicy & lively with a touch of spritz. An incredible value for year-round drinking.

Food Pairing : Best as an aperitif or with seafood. Also delicious with poultry and veal.

About the Winery

Encostas do Lima is produced at Adega Cooperativa de Ponte de Lima, a beautiful small town with a Roman bridge and medieval towers.
Vinho Verde country is located in northeastern Portugal and is the largest demarcated wine region in Portugal (61,750 acres in size). The six official sub-regions are: Moncão (Alvarinho country), Lima (our wine), Braza, Basto, Peñafiel and Amarante. The maximum yield is 5.45 tons/acre (80 hectoliters/hectare). Soils are poor with an underlying granite base. Grapes used in the production of Vinho Verde are: Alvarinho, Rabigato, Loureiro, Batoca, Trajadura, Avesso, Pederña, Azal.